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The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis.
Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the block bet in today's game. While the rationale is rather different, the old block bet has experienced a renaissance as part of the "micro-bet metagame."
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction: What is a Block Bet? 0:40 The Classic Block Bet Explained 1:21 Why Block Bets Lack Mathematical Basis 2:52 Block Bets vs Thin Value Bets 4:12 How Solvers Actually Use Small River Bets 7:09 The Modern Block Bet Resurgence 8:53 Why "Blocking" is Flawed Terminology 9:34 Better Alternatives: Micro Bets & Under Bets 11:30 The Micro-Bet River Metagame 12:15 How to Exploit Small River Bets 15:30 Raising Against Micro Bets 16:44 Advanced Meta Game Adjustments 18:50 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
RELATED LINKS
· **NEW** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/
· Consistent Thinking When Betting: https://www.splitsuit.com/consistent-thinking-when-betting
· The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge
· The Most Simple Bet Sizing Framework: https://youtu.be/FqNT_2c3O8g?si=9y2q2WPrcVTzCJZX
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The block bet is a play from the pre-solver era of #poker which many players view with suspicion. Making a small bet in the hope of avoiding a much larger one from an opponent certainly lacks a firm theoretical basis.
Like many classic plays, however, modern theory reveals that there is a place for the block bet in today's game. While the rationale is rather different, the old block bet has experienced a renaissance as part of the "micro-bet metagame."
TIMESTAMPS
0:00 Introduction: What is a Block Bet? 0:40 The Classic Block Bet Explained 1:21 Why Block Bets Lack Mathematical Basis 2:52 Block Bets vs Thin Value Bets 4:12 How Solvers Actually Use Small River Bets 7:09 The Modern Block Bet Resurgence 8:53 Why "Blocking" is Flawed Terminology 9:34 Better Alternatives: Micro Bets & Under Bets 11:30 The Micro-Bet River Metagame 12:15 How to Exploit Small River Bets 15:30 Raising Against Micro Bets 16:44 Advanced Meta Game Adjustments 18:50 Key Takeaways & Final Thoughts
RELATED LINKS
· **NEW** The Low-Stakes Poker Playbook: https://redchippoker.com/low-stakes-poker-playbook/
· Consistent Thinking When Betting: https://www.splitsuit.com/consistent-thinking-when-betting
· The Exploitative Edge (Book): https://redchippoker.com/the-exploitative-edge
· The Most Simple Bet Sizing Framework: https://youtu.be/FqNT_2c3O8g?si=9y2q2WPrcVTzCJZX
**JOIN US ON DISCORD**
Join our free poker Discord today: https://redchippoker.com/discord

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